Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
91 Imaging
44 Features
56 Overall
48
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Released February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Nikon P530 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe P530 was introduced 14 months before the WX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P530 grades vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P530 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Sony WX500
P530 | WX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon P530
WX500 | P530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | April 2015 | February 2014 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Sony WX500
P530 | WX500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P530 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P530 and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P530 vs the WX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and WX500.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older P530 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P530 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 360 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $280 | $348 |